Mushroom Entrepreneur Subodh Kumar Rebuilds Multi-Million Business After COVID-19 Debt

• Subodh Kumar, from Bahri village, Hazaribagh, faced a 3.5 million rupee loss and heavy debt during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown.
• Despite advice to quit, he relied on his 2007 mushroom farming experience and reputation to rebuild his business.
• Post-pandemic, Subodh increased his working hours from 6 to 16 daily and revised his sales strategy.
• He now sells mushrooms consistently at Ambedkar Chowk, Hazaribagh, building customer trust and increasing sales.
• Subodh has repaid most of his debt, restored his family's finances, and serves as an inspiration for overcoming adversity.

Why It Matters: Subodh Kumar's resilience and strategic changes helped him overcome COVID-19 debt and rebuild his mushroom business.